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Drinking the Last Drops of Summer

September 5, 2016 | Renée Fishman

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[spacer size=”30″] You may hear advice to “be present to your experience” but what does that actually mean? How do we find presence in an age of smartphones and social media and ceaseless notifications?

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: meditation, pool, presence, summer

Embracing the Journey

August 21, 2016 | Renée Fishman

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The weather forecast for today was for cloudy and rain, and as I walked to the gym it was drizzling. I allowed myself to indulge in a long Sunday workout and juicy stretch, and planned to use the day to catch up on writing and work. By the time I left the gym it was […]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: breathing, decisions, destination, emotions, goals, journey, mindfulness, overwhelm, presence, process, spin cycle, time

How You Can Fail at Meditation

August 12, 2016 | Renée Fishman

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  I used to believe that meditation was about finding that miracle space where I wouldn’t hear thoughts or voices, either internal or external. I used to believe each time my focus strayed from my breath that I was “failing” in meditation. I’ve been learning that the goal of meditation isn’t what I originally thought.

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: awareness, focus, habits, meditation, mindfulness, practice, productivity, rituals

Lessons and Legacy

July 30, 2016 | Renée Fishman

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  What determines your legacy? It’s not what you think.

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: legacy, lessons, life, practice, productivity, purpose, time

A Lesson in Grief and Faith

July 11, 2016 | Renée Fishman

Grief is a weight that can shatter or strengthen our faith. We get to choose the meaning we give it.

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: death, emotions, experience, faith, food, friends, life, senses, time

The Conversation That Can Destroy You

June 11, 2016 | Renée Fishman

The Conversation is a silent saboteur that kills productivity and confidence. Here’s what it is and what to do about it. I noticed this thing that happens when I slow down in my ceaseless doing or even (unthinkably!) stop during the day to engage in some self care. I call it The Conversation. It happened […]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: awareness, consciousness, conversation, habits, meditation, mindfulness, noticing, productivity, self-care, voices

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